Browsing by Author "Sahin, H.A."

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Attitude and Behaviour of Hospital Workers on Healthy Diet and Lifestyle in Eastern Turkey
(Yuzuncu Yil Universitesi Tip Fakultesi, 2016) Avci, D.K.; Sahin, H.A.; Akbayram, H.T.
This research was conducted for the purpose of determining the healthy lifestyle behaviors of physicians, nurses and other hospital employees in Medical Faculty of Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Eastern Turkey. A total of 440 physicians, nurses and other hospital employees working in the University Hospital were invited to participate. Research data in this descriptive study were collected with a questionnaire covering; nutrition consuming frequency, nutrition consuming behaviour, general health condition, body height and weight, blood pressure, alcohol and cigarette consumption, exercise, socio demographic characteristics. Smoking more than 10 cigarettes a day in smokers among physicians, nurses, and other employees were 83.3%, 76.7% and 46.9% respectively (p: 0.004). The highest rates of obesity were seen in physician (20.9%)(p=0.000). The highest rates of hypertension were seen in other employees (24.3%)(p=0.000). Eating fast food daily among physicians, nurses, and other employees were 10.5%, 7.4% and 0% respectively (p: 0.000). 11% of females and 17.1% of male were doing regular exercise. Starting the day without having breakfast among female and male were 37.2%, 43.8% respectively. As they are the role model for the rest of the population more time and care should be given to understand the reasons, so they may improve their attitudes regarding healthy diet and lifestyle. © 2016 Yuzuncu Yil Universitesi Tip Fakultesi. All rights reserved.
The Determination of Health School Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors on the Matter of Sexual Health in Eastern Turkey
(Yuzuncu Yil Universitesi Tip Fakultesi, 2016) Avci, D.K.; Sahin, H.A.; Guvendi, G.
This study aims to determine health school students’ level of sexual knowledge, sources of information, attitudes and behaviors on the matter of sexuality. The research was carried out among the students of Yuzuncu Yil University School of Health, Van, Eastern Turkey. The research was descriptive and cross-sectional. The survey form used for data collection includes questions on socio-demographic features, knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of students on sexual health. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS v.18. It was found that 8% of girls, 35.1% of boys had sexual activity and 10.6% of the girls, 24.7% of the boys had incomplete sexual activity. Analysis reveal that there were significant differences between men and women about their report premarital sexuality, premarital sexual activity of boys and girls (in the past), know the meaning of masturbation, thoughts and feelings about masturbation, beliefs realted with the obligatory obediance of the sexual demands and expectation of virginity from spouse when married. We have concluded that health school students’ sexual knowledge is insufficient, their behaviors and attitudes are influenced by traditional approaches and understanding of sexuality differs between two genders. © 2016 Yuzuncu Yil Universitesi Tip Fakultesi. All rights reserved.
Does Hepatitis C Virus Infection Increase Hematocrit and Hemoglobin Levels in Hemodialyzed Patients
(Dustri-Verlag Dr. Karl Feistle, 2003) Sahin, I.; Arabaci, F.; Sahin, H.A.; Ilhan, M.; Ustun, Y.; Mercan, R.; Eminov, L.
Objective: Some case reports indicated that red cell status increased after hepatitis C viral infection. The aim of study was to define the influence of hepatitis C infection (HCV) on red cell status in hemodialyzed patients. Materials and methods: A total of 49 (21 anti-HCV-positive and 28 anti-HCV-negative) patients with ESRD were included in this study. Exclusion criteria were blood transfusion and massive blood loss in the last 6 months preceding the study. None of the patients used any drug containing aluminum. Results: The prevalence of anti-HCV antibody was 42.8%. Mean age was 51.6 ± 14.3 in anti-HCV (+) group and 50.4 ± 17.0 in anti-HCV (-) group. There was no statistically significant difference between the ages of the 2 groups. Mean duration time of hemodialysis was significantly longer in patients with anti-HCV antibody (+) group (54.9 ± 34.2 months) compared to anti-HCV-negative group (12.5 ± 9.0 months) (p < 0.001). Mean hemoglobin (Hb) and hematocrit (Htc) levels were significantly higher in anti-HCV-positive patients than in anti-HCV-negative patients (Hb: 10.4 ± 1.8 g/dl, Htc: 30.5 ± 5.5% vs Hb: 8.8 ± 1.7 g/dl, Htc: 26.1 ± 5.3%) (for Hb p < 0.005, for Htc p < 0.007). There was no significant difference regarding the usage of rHuEPO between the 2 study groups (57.1% in anti-HCV antibody (+)/59.3% in anti-HCV antibody (-)) (p > 0.05). All patients not receiving rHuEPO did so because of economical reasons. Serum AST and ALT levels were significantly higher in the anti-HCV antibody-positive group compared with the anti-HCV antibody-negative group. (AST p < 0.04, ALT p < 0.04). Conclusion: Anti-HCV antibody-positive ESRD patients have higher hemoglobin and hematocrit levels compared to HCV-negative patients.